Author Topic: H-IIA-202 F48 - IGS Optical-8 - January 12, 2024 (04:44 UTC) (Read 43479 times)

Galactic Penguin SST · « **on:** 11/13/2023 02:32 am »

Per NHK the launch is scheduled on January 11, 2024, to be officially confirmed.

The launch vehicle arrived at TNSC in July. This is the 3rd last H-IIA to fly.

It also means the 2nd H3 rocket is very unlikely to fly within 2023 - as previous reports all point it to still launching within Fiscal Year 2023, a Q1 2024 launch seems very likely.

Edit: Launch date confirmed by IGS operator, the Cabinet Satellite Intelligence Center, with launch window at 04:00 - 06:00 UTC: https://www.cas.go.jp/jp/houdou/pdf/231113sate.pdf

catdlr · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/05/2024 02:50 pm »

Upcoming video links for this launch.

Live program about waiting for the VAB door to open; Status : Completed

Rollout: In Progress

Launch

Press Conference

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #2 on:** 01/09/2024 04:14 am »

https://www.mhi.com/jp/news/240109.html

The launch has slipped to January 12, 04:44:26 - 04:45:29 UTC, due to weather conditions (the forecasts for T-0 is fine, but not at rollout time with possibilities of thunderstorms and strong ground winds).

catdlr · « **Reply #3 on:** 01/11/2024 12:29 pm »

Live program about waiting for the VAB door to open; Status : Completed

catdlr · « **Reply #4 on:** 01/11/2024 12:36 pm »

Rollout: The live stream has started:

Update: Rollout completed.

catdlr · « **Reply #5 on:** 01/11/2024 02:05 pm »

Rollout: Completed

The Live Stream of "Watch the H-2A Rocket until to before launch" has started.

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #6 on:** 01/11/2024 06:02 pm »

GO for propellant loading:

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Second Go/No Go Decision -'Go':Final checks have been made for operational conditions of the launch vehicle, satellites, launch facilities, and tracking and control systems, as well as weather conditions. #H2AF48

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We now have gotten a go-ahead for loading the propellants, such as liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, into the launch vehicle. Propellants loading preparations are going to start. #H2AF48

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1745516006284648499

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #7 on:** 01/11/2024 06:12 pm »

Countdown has started:

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ターミナル・カウントダウン作業が開始されました。 Terminal countdown operation has started. #H2AF48

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1745522560346022216

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #8 on:** 01/11/2024 10:42 pm »

Fueling completed:

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第1段・第2段各機体の、液体水素・液体酸素各タンクが100%充てんされたことを確認しました。It has been confirmed that the first- and second-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks are fully loaded. #H2AF48

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1745589411948143044?t=9kZaQZ4y-BO9gWAZhjqvow&s=19